stem cells

Question 1

emergent properties

Answer 1

interactions of the individual component produce new functions

Question 2

define a stem cell

Answer 2

a cell that has the potential to differentiate into different cells in the body

Question 3

totipotent cells

Answer 3

can differentiate into any cell example is zygote

Question 4

pluripotent

Answer 4

can form any cell type except placenta and umbilical cord

Question 5

multipotent

Answer 5

can differentiate into closely related cell types

Question 6

unipotent

Answer 6

cannot differentiate into any other cells but they can undergo self renewal

Question 7

somatic cells

Answer 7

all cells of the body except sex cells